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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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